Palatal eversion for the treatment of combined nasopharyngeal stenosis and tonsillar pillars adhesion

AbdelFattah, Gamal

doi:10.1016/j.ijporl.2016.09.028

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“…7 The different management options described in the literature include: palatal eversion, buccal mucosal graft repair, bilateral Z-pharyngoplasty, adhesiolysis by carbon dioxide laser, nasopharyngeal stenting and mitomycin C application. 8–12 Relatively newer techniques include robot-assisted bivalved palatal flap technique and plasma radiofrequency-based ablation (coblation). 13,14 Coblation is a relatively simple method and is known to cause significantly less mucosal damage, tissue oedema and earlier re-epithelisation when compared with electrocautery.…”

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The ancient practice of sutra neti leading to velopharyngeal stenosis: case report

2019

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BackgroundAn ancient yoga technique called sutra neti, which is extensively used in India to keep the sinuses healthy, led to complete velopharyngeal stenosis in a 67-year-old male patient who presented with bilateral nasal obstruction, mouth breathing, anosmia and a change in voice.MethodThe patient was diagnosed by nasal endoscopy using a zero-degree Hopkins rod endoscope, and adhesions were released using coblation.ResultsThe patient had post-operative alleviation of symptoms and a patent velopharyngeal inlet on examination.ConclusionVigorous sutra neti can lead to velopharyngeal stenosis. Release of the stenosis is then required to cure the nasal blockade.

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